| Weight | 7.02 ct |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 9 × 7 mm |
| Grade | Facet Grade |
| Variety | Sapphire Rough |
| Mining Location | Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka |
| Treatment | unheated |
7.02 ct Facet Grade Ceylon Natural Light Violet Sapphire Rough from Watapatha, Sri Lanka – Unheated Alluvial Rough with Pink Zoning
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Stone Identity & Quality
This is a 7.02 ct Facet Grade Ceylon Natural Light Violet Sapphire rough measuring 11 × 9 × 7 mm. It is an unheated alluvial rough sourced from Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka. The stone shows an excellent lustered body, a light violet to light lavender hue, and visible pink color zoning inside. It is presented as facet-grade rough for professional cutting evaluation, suitable for buyers who understand natural sapphire rough and the planning needed before transformation.
Color & Visual Characteristics
The body color is light violet with a light lavender tone, giving the rough a soft and attractive appearance. Inside the stone, interesting pink color zoning can be seen, adding more character to the material. Under light, the body shows good luster and a lively internal response. Because this is rough sapphire, the final face-up color after cutting depends on orientation, depth, window control, surface removal, and the way the cutter positions the color zones.
Internal & External Features
As an alluvial rough stone, this sapphire has a naturally worn surface formed through movement in gem-bearing gravels. The photos show natural external marks, surface texture, and internal features that need to be studied before cutting. The pink zoning is an important visual feature, and the stone should be examined carefully to understand how this zoning may affect the final cut stone. No clarity grade or certificate is provided, so the evaluation should remain practical and based on direct observation.
Cutting, Specimen, or Treatment Potential
This sapphire is described as facet-grade rough, so its main value is in cutting potential. The shape and size give a cutter space to study possible orientation, depth, weight retention, surface removal, and color direction. The stone also has possible heat treatment potential to enhance blue color, but heat treatment results can never be guaranteed. Any heating decision should be made carefully by an experienced person after studying the body color, inclusions, zoning, and overall structure. Custom cutting and certification can be discussed if suitable.
Source & Ethical Position
Danushka Gems & Minings works directly with gemstone source areas in Sri Lanka, presenting natural rough stones with honest details and practical evaluation. Our focus is to show the real condition of the stone, including its color, origin, treatment status, zoning, and cutting possibilities, without overclaiming the final result. This source-connected approach helps cutters, dealers, collectors, jewelers, and international buyers make better decisions when buying natural Ceylon gemstone rough.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: This is a 7.02 ct Ceylon Natural Light Violet Sapphire rough.
A: No, this sapphire is currently unheated according to the provided details.
A: It is from Watapatha village around mining in Sri Lanka.
A: Yes, it is described as facet-grade rough, but the final result depends on careful cutting evaluation, orientation, depth, and surface removal.
A: The stone has possible heating potential to enhance blue color, but the result is not guaranteed and should be judged by an experienced professional.
